Karl Johan Rasmussen (born 10 October 1973) is a Norwegian long-distance runner who specialized in marathon races. He has represented SK Vidar, Bislett FIK and Haugesund IL.
He finished eighth at the 2002 European Championships in Munich, having been in silver medal position until the last three kilometres of the race. He later competed at the 2003 World Championships, 2003 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships and 2006 European Championships without much success. He never participated in the Summer Olympics.Norwegian international athletes - R He became Norwegian champion in 10,000 m in 1998, 2001, 2003 and 2006 Norwegian championships in 10,000 metres and in half marathon in 1997, 1998, 2001 and 2002.Norwegian championships in half marathon
He is currently teaching social science, history and gymnastics classes at Skeisvang Videregående Skole in Haugesund, Norway.
Achievements All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise Representing 2002European Championships Munich, Germany8th2:14:002003World Championships Paris, France33rd2:16:002006European ChampionshipsGothenburg, Sweden38th2:30:05
Personal bests 10,000 metres - 28:38.89 min (2002) - fifteenth among Norwegian 10,000 m runners.Norwegian all-time list 10,000 metres Half marathon - 1:03:22 hrs (1998) - fourteenth among Norwegian half marathon runners.Norwegian all-time list half marathon Marathon - 2:14:00 hrs (2002) - thirteenth among Norwegian marathon runners.Norwegian all-time list marathon
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